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    Zoya

    4.6 (211 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Lemon mint. The menu has it has a frozen drink but I asked for the traditional version. Very refreshing.
    Nina N.

    While walking around beautiful La Jolla, we decided to stop by Zoya Mediterranean Pizza & Bar for a late lunch. The service was friendly and efficient, and our food arrived within about 10 minutes of ordering. The three of us shared the Mezze Board and the Chicken Shawarma, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The portions were generous and more than enough for the three of us. We chose to sit outside and enjoyed the beautiful La Jolla atmosphere, but the inside of the restaurant looked modern, inviting, and well-designed. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

    Kevin O.

    I'm not a huge Mediterranean foodie, but my wife is. I have to say, this place changed my mind. Generous portions, fantastic customer service and good value for the money. This is a place to go if you're in the mood for Mediterranean. No ocean view, but right downtown and good for people watching.

    Zoya trio
    Amy D.

    Tried this cute Mediterranean restaurant in downtown La Jolla! We got the zoya trio (hummus, muhammara, and baba ghanoush dips served with pita bread and carrots) and the beef tenderloin kebab to share between 2 people. All of the dips were delicious and the beef tenderloin was tender with good flavor! The restaurant did get quite busy later in the evening and so service became slow towards the end of our meal, but all the staff were very kind! They have several sharing platters on their menu, so it would be a nice place to go with a large group of people.

    Beef Tikka Plate
    Michael R.

    The Zoya trio was really yummy, every single dip was delicious and they gave us extra pita bread for only 1$! They give you a lot of all 3 dips you choose, so we ran out of pita bread quickly. The beef platter was just ok, beef was decent but felt like it was a lot of salad and not that much beef. Food came out really quick but then it got very busy and it was difficult to flag down a waiter to get our check.

    Beef Tikka Plate
    Benjamin W.

    Where do I start? This place was superb. I had a party of seven from work. Reservation experience was great. We called to add a couple extra people, and then those people didn't show; they rolled with the punches. The table was set when we got there. Service throughout was friendly, prompt, over and above. Ambiance was great, in a very important way: There was nice music, but you could hear yourself think! Nobody had to repeat themselves a million times. Perfect sound level for a group our size. But the food was the absolute star of the show. Literally everything was perfect. For shareable appetizers, we got both the trio and the mezze plate. It was basically hummus flights, with pita triangles and multicolored carrots. All the hummus types were delicious. But a special shout-out to the truffle hummus--it was divine. It was very truffle-y, but it was also very light and creamy. Somehow that's not a combo I expected. Next, I'm already a falafel fan, but good *Lord* their falafel was unreal. Some kind of perfect crispiness on the outside and soft flakiness inside that I've never experienced before in falafel. I asked the server what he'd recommend, and he said beef kebab. I got the beef kebab. He was not wrong. The meat itself was sumptuous. And I just moved from Texas, where every other backyard BBQ has someone smoking their brisket for 18 hours. This was the kind of cook where even the marbling melts in your mouth. Even the carrots were good, I don't know what to tell ya. 10/10.

    chicken kebab plate
    Masha S.

    The food here is really great and I loved sitting outside on the patio. For Mediterranean, it's a little expensive which is unfortunate because it is really great but $78 for lunch is kinda crazy even in La Jolla. That was just for 2 plates and no drinks or appetizers. I might come back for a special occasion.

    House Mezze Board
    Sophia M.

    Incredible mediterranean food! The variety of dips and the flavorful / juicy meats makes this place a stand out in San Diego. Everything is incredibly fresh and not to mention fantastic presentation. For the price I was also surprised by the portions - extremely generous. We fed 5 people for $120 (not including drinks) and we had leftovers. Really nice spot to come for family style and it's walking distance to the water for a nice stroll after a big meal! I will absolutely be coming back.

    Rakhi B.

    Ambiance..cute place..next to where the old living room is Service..good and friendly.. Food..amazing..ao fresh and diff flavours..we got the royal trio..came with hummus..baba ganoush..tomatoes spread..and bread and carrots..they have threw diff hummus to try too..I loved the bab gaboush the best. Also got truffle fries and chicken sandwich. It was so fresh and loved the garlic sauce.

    Truffle Fries
    Nate S.

    Okay, amazing highs and amazing lows. First the good: The food is exceptional. Clearly made with passion by experienced cooks. The menu is great, there's something for everyone and the each dish we had was fantastic. Not a single complaint. The service? Also excellent. Attentive, friendly, helpful. The prices? Surprisingly reasonable considering you're in the middle of a tourist hot spot and on the Main Street! Would I eat here again? Absolutely! Now the one negative...and it makes you second guess a few things: The restroom was absolutely disgusting!! Like walk in, turn around and walk out!! Used tissue, urine and even feces all over the place! I don't understand it. The restaurant is perfectly clean but the bathroom was an absolute nightmare.

    Randall B.

    We were waking around La Jolla San meeded a nivel and a sip. We stopped in ambas the Blair made hummus..... so good. The pita bread was fresh out of the oven and yummy. Will have to go back to try the menu.

    Tiffany L.

    I dropped by a little over a month ago after the La Jolla Art & Wine festival with some friends and this was a cute little gem of a place to grab a bite with my girlfriends. The interior is super cute & aesthetic and is set up like a cafe, so probably best for smaller parties. We ordered the Zoya trio to share and I got the chicken shawarma bowl for my entree. Out of the trio (hummus, muhammara, baba ghanoush), my favorite was surprisingly the muhammara and I'm usually not a fan of red pepper in general. Very tasty and great flavor! I just wish there was more pita, as we had a ton of the dip remaining. The chicken bowl was tasty and the chicken was seasoned well, but overall a bit dry. It came with a dollop of dip, but this time there wasn't enough of it. Thankfully I was able to use the dips from the trio! The salad was fresh, but too lightly dressed and super plain. I thought there would be tomatoes or feta (which would have added some much needed moisture) at least but it was just spring mix seemingly tossed with lemon juice and a bit of olive oil. I hate to give this place 3 stars as it has a lot of potential, but another aspect that was missing for me was the service. Don't get me wrong, all the servers were super nice and friendly, but they totally forgot my entree so I was sitting there for almost 10 minutes while my friends got theirs. After I was finally able to flag someone down, I saw them trying to figure it out on the side, realize that they forgot/delivered my dish to someone else, and then rush remake it. Then after it got dropped off at the table, they didn't even acknowledge that they made a mistake and pretended that it was just a minor delay. And in general, the service overall was on the slow side. I know they're new so they still have some kinks to work out. I would be willing to give them another try in a few months after they're more settled and if I was in the area. I do love that they're dog friendly!

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    Pure tourist-trap fee stacking in the heart of La Jolla. Beyond charging $27 for basic shawarma and $24 for average falafel, Zoya sneaks in hidden cash grabs an auto-applied 18% gratuity plus an extra 4% card surcharge. Mediocre food masked by a prime Prospect Street address. Save your money.

    Zoya Family Platter
    Sharon H.

    Unique mediterranean place with pizza! I've never tried dates on a pizza before and it was definitely interesting. If you love dates, I definitely recommend the "Take Me On A Date" pizza. Make sure to add chicken for extra flavor. It is definitely on the sweeter side but the chicken adds in the perfect contrast. If you're not feeling pizza, try the Small Family Platter to experience a little bit of everything! The service was amazing! Everyone was so attentive and would check in on us every so often asking about the food as well :) This is a perfect place for family and friends

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    Excellent Mediterranean food! Awesome location just up from the water. Quick service S we had our order to go!

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